Manager, Wastewater Treatment

Saputo • Lena, WI

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About The Position

The Manager, Wastewater Treatment is responsible for wastewater treatment operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory procedures, reporting requirements, permits, and environmental guidelines. The role oversees plant and discharge operations, manages employees and third-party operators, and is accountable for department goals, budgets, cost controls, maintenance, safety, and environmental training. The manager also supports capital projects, evaluates potential effects of regulatory changes on company operations, and champions efforts to reduce utility use, waste, and the facility’s carbon footprint.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, or five years as a licensed Wastewater Treatment Operator with two years of progressive supervisory experience.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain WDNR Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators certification and applicable subclasses A1, A4, B, C, and P.
• Ability to perform and document tests required by state and federal agencies for wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Ability to perform daily and periodic checks and tests of the wastewater treatment process.
• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, methods, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of machinery used for wastewater treatment and pumping stations.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions.
• Working knowledge of basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal rules governing wastewater discharges and employee safety.
• Experience leading and following safety and security policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Ability to follow environmental policies and procedures and report and follow through on deficiencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team-player and leadership skills, including the ability to work across functions and disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Strong MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wastewater treatment facilities and discharge operations to meet applicable federal, state, and local regulations, ordinances, and environmental permit requirements.
• Plan, organize, assign, direct, and review wastewater plant and discharge operation and maintenance work, including work performed by third-party operators.
• Develop and implement methods to improve operating efficiency and reduce chlorides, BOD, TSS, and other constituents.
• Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and inspections, including Discharge Monitoring Reports, Stormwater/SWPPP, land application, spill reporting, DATCP tank inspections, Tier II, and Toxic Release Inventory Form R.
• Participate in environmental audits and lead corrective-action efforts.
• Manage employees engaged in operating, planning, repairing, and maintaining the wastewater treatment system.
• Support wastewater and utilities capital projects, manage the operations budget, and exercise cost controls.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers with the engineering team.
• Track utility usage and lead projects to reduce facility carbon footprint, electricity and natural gas use, water use, waste, and waste costs.
• Oversee and support preventive maintenance programs and activities; supervise emergency and unscheduled work to ensure appropriate follow-through and performance.
• Implement, supervise, and enforce department safety and risk management programs.
• Coordinate equipment repair or replacement to maintain plant effluent quality limits.
• Prepare and oversee maintenance and service work orders.
• Support requisitions for tools, materials, equipment, and services, and inventory stored plant materials and parts.
• Oversee and manage plant environmental training activities.
• Manage employees, including selection, retention, development, training, disciplinary action, and performance management.
• Provide technical support in reviewing proposed regulatory compliance activities and determining their potential impact on company operations.
• Follow Saputo’s Code of Ethics and values, and perform other duties and tasks as required.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Compensation and benefits to help employees care for their families.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager